Applicable only in the United States and Canada
Proper seating position
Fig. 52
The driver should never sit closer than 10 inches (25 cm) of the steering wheel.
Fig. 53
Proper safety belt positioning and head restraint adjustment.
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Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
.
The following describes the proper seating positions for the driver and front seat passenger.
If you have a physical impairment or condition that prevents you from sitting properly on the driver seat
with the safety belt properly fastened and reaching the pedals, special modifications to your vehicle
may be necessary. Only the proper seating position ensures optimum protection by the safety belt and
airbag.
Contact your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility or call the
Volkswagen Customer CARE Center at 1-800-822-8987 for information about possible modifications
to your vehicle.
For your own safety and to reduce injuries in the event of sudden braking maneuvers or accidents,
Volkswagen recommends the following seating positions:
Applies to all vehicle occupants:
x
Adjust head restraints so that the upper edge of the head restraint is at least at eye level or higher.
Position the back of your head as close as possible to the head restraint
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fig. 52
and
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fig. 53
.
x
Push the head restraint completely down for short people, even if the top of the head is then below
the upper edge of the head restraint.
